Visitation Volunteer for SEARCH RSVP - Kennebec Valley

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SEARCH - Kennebec Valley

Greater Augusta areaKennebec Valley

Type(s) of Volunteer(s) Needed: Individuals

Position description: Visitation Volunteers for SEARCH - Kennebec Valley are matched with an elderly person to visit with for a few hours each week and provide support, companionship, and help with daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Visit an elderly person 3-4+ hours per week and provide services as agreed upon

Notify the SEARCH - Kennebec Valley program of any changes or concerns regarding the person’s circumstances

Send in a monthly service report

Maintain regular communication with SEARCH - Kennebec Valley staff

Understand and adhere to the principle of confidentiality

Handle all financial transactions in an honest, responsible manner and report the accurately to the person served and to the program

Impact of opportunity: Visitation Volunteers for SEARCH - Kennebec Valley support the mission of the SEARCH - Kennebec Valley program to enable the frail, vulnerable elderly to remain independent and increasingly connected to a caring community.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

Education sufficient enough to be able to communicate in a capable manner and to be able to communicate reports to the program staff

Experience with the elderly on a formal or informal basis (recommended)

A willingness to demonstrate patience, sensitivity, flexibility

The ability to listen to, work with, and help an elderly person

Vehicle and valid driver’s license with state required insurance

Training Offered: Visitation Volunteers must participate in Catholic Charities Maine Volunteer Orientation and initial training offered by the program, and then he/she may attend volunteer support group meetings or scheduled workshops as they are offered.

Time Commitment/Schedule: 3-4 hours or more per week

Benefits:

Build a relationship with an elderly person and gain experience supporting him or her with daily tasks